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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1928

Page

9

Lavinson Clinches 67 to Lead Texas State Amateur

Lewis Levinson of San Antonio tied the Austin Country Club course record with a 67 in the Texas state amateur championship, defeating A W Whit-ten 7 and 6 in match play. The event at Austin included 32 players in the title flight and pairings for the first round, with Silver Oak club from Houston leading the team competition.

Austin Lewis Lavinson San Antonio Levinson A. W. Whitten Levinson Hai Olen Tex Austin Country Club Iy Lewis Levinson Frank Lewis Jr Frank Lewis Jr.oe LeBuge Letty Rob Scott Reuben Albaugh Aldaugh Albaugh Tummy Cochran Wichita Hamptons Clyde Cunninghage Mounton Dr. & M. Hill Dallas al Badger San Angelo Jack Speer Houston Levingon Hunt Russell Cummingham Golding AY Banger Sav. Angelo Y. R Sheldon Wichita Falls Dennis Lavender Abilene Charley Campbell Empte Dudley Golding G. H. Young Tinsley Penick Avella A. L. Exline Lewis Levingen A. W. Whittes Wd ‘Stewart Wort Worth Blaswy McDulfey Harris Gisao Heard M. L. Marsingill Fort Worth Tom Huynie Howard Yanzaudl George Hotun Hares Clamp Doe LeSane Es Wi McAshen Jouston

Dresch’s two peg plays dazzle Public Service crew

Kevin Dresch, veteran star of the Public Service City league, is praised for two flawless throws from center field to the plate in the second game against the Cuban All-Stars. His pegs to the catcher erased Valdez and then smothered another runner, showcasing a rare pair of back-to-back outs. He appeared in relief earlier in the Cobin series, limiting the attack to eight hits and two earned runs in six innings. Dresch’s season line stands at 42 in eleven games.

Kevin Dresch Public Service City League Ed Gaerges Wid Public Service Team Dresch Deres Drench Valdez Jerome Harris Sunnell Dreach

Mandell Day in Rockford Celebrates Champion Return

In Rockford on May 24, crowds welcomed Sammy Mandell after defending his lightweight crown in New York against Jimmy McLarnin. Flags lined the streets, the Lowe band played, and speeches were planned by a reception committee led by Mrs. Lammy and eight month old Richard Sam, who accompanied the champ.

Hockford Sammy Mandell Teaclford Flaga Lowe bin Field

Sports Club Secures Fourth Straight Victory

The Sports Club defeated Amning Printing 0103 on Wednesday, holding the Printers to three hits. Gourley Mosley Lovett Pitts and Byrne starred for the lineup as the team improved to four consecutive wins.

Amning Gourley Mosley Lovett Pitts Byrne Thomas Sarron

Graham hailed as bantam champ

Bushy Graham of Utica captured the New York bantamweight title by defeating Izzy Schwartz in a gruelling 16-round bout at Ebbets Field. Schwartz endured severe facial injuries but showed exceptional heart as Graham received national recognition as the new champion. A later NYSAC ruling and NY commission endorsement solidified Graham as Rosenberg’s successor in the 118-pound class.

New York Bay Bushy Graham Utica Clarley Phi) Rosenberg Corporal Izy Schwartz Ebbetsfield Eventeria Gotdin Loetus Bushy Izzy Graham Genera National Boxing Association Anntex Bud ‘Taylor Tonger New York State Athletic Commission Rosenberg Saomy Baker Mitchel Field Soldier Nick Tesla Troy N. Y Jac Uundee Ark Tento Cesla

Fight Results From Brooklyn and Cincinnati Bouts

Brooklyn bouts saw Bushy Graham of Utica stop Ixay Schwartz of New York in the 1st round. Sammy Baker of Mitchellfield defeated Mick Testo of Troy in 10. In Cincinnati Billy Angelo of Peipher ville beat Alor Hart of Charlotte in 19. Buddy Lee of Nashville defeated Jinty Peyton of Cincinnati in 6. Sailor Eddie Kelly of San Francisco knocked out Tohany Martin of Sioux Falls in 6.

Brooklyn Bushy Graham Utica Soy Ixay Schwartz York Sammy Baker Mitchellfield Mick Testo Troy N- Yy Cincinnati Billy Angelo Peiperville Alor Hart Charlotte N. G Buddy Lee Nashville Jinty Peyton Nd Islavid Eddie Kelly San Francisco Tohany Martin Sioux Falls 8. D

City Minor League Books Three Games

City minor league baseball teams schedule three games Sunday. Gene Song announced to day, Marlin Diven supplies Broadway Confectionery at 1 20 on Concepcion field, and Better Hames Tee Cream vs South wrist Thimlithin Beary at 4. Marahalt will umpire the double header. Hy Coffee vs Kelles Mavericks at 1 30, Klevenhagen to umpire. For association listings include New Orleans 6 73 Nashville 6 16 Chattanooga 4 3. Rank, St. Atlanta 3 16, Memphis 10, Birmingham? WUAT TEXAS LEAGUE Coleman 8, San Angelo 8, Allens 1. Miland 8, Tubhock 4.

Guy Miner Gene Song Marlin Diven Supply Concepcion Field Associatio New Orlany Naabville Inhite Chattinonga Lls Rank St. Atlanta Memphia Bipmttmehari B. Wuat Coleman San Angin Allens Byjamiin Miland Tubhock

Light fishing yarn contest ends June night

The San Antonio Light announces a daily fishing yarn contest with a big price, ending the night of June x. Winners will be named Sunday, June 3, with all readers eligible. Communications go to the Sports Editor, San Antonio Light, 700 words max.

the Light Address Communications San Antonio Light

Heeney to Second Oklahoma Scrapper in Bout

International News by Hershe reports Pam Heeney will face George Courtney's second in a ten round fight for Gene Tunney's heavyweight crown. The Oklahoma middleweight Qack McVey, described as a local negro, is the opponent in tomorrow night's bout. The source also recites a lengthy fishing anecdote about bass caught while on the Sabbath.

International News Hershe NW York Pam Heeney Gene Tunney Will George Courtney Oklahoma Qack McVey Meenvy Courtney

Track and Field Championship Trials at Northwestern

Western conference athletes gather for the twenty-eighth annual Big Ten track and field championships at Dyehe stadium Northwestern with 900 competitors vying for event wins and Olympic team trials spots in June at Wurrard while coaches debate 1020 schedules and travel plans.

Chicago Dyehe Stadium Northwestern Wurrard

Inter Beaten in French Nis International Court Tennis

In Auteuil France May 24 Ronald Noyd and W H Robson of Argentina defeated the American Australian duo Francis T Hunter and Norman 3 Brookes 6 4 6 3. Hunter and Boyd pressed hard but Robson and Brookes showed finesse with lobs. Teo Wood and Mond Blane Ti of US France were defeated by Gregory Kingsley of England 6 1 6 4 4 2. The two losers are aged 34 combined.

Auteuil France Ronald Noyd W. H. Robson Argentina Francis T. Hunter Norman Brookes U S Hunter Boyd Robson Sidney Wood United States Egmond Blane TI J. C. Gregory Cy Kingsley England

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